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Maintenance Schedules Defined



MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

There are three maintenance schedules that show required service for your vehicle.

First is Schedule "B" ALL ENGINES. It is for vehicles that are operated under the conditions that are listed below and at the beginning of the schedule.
- Day and night temperatures are below 32� F (0� C).
- Stop and go driving.
- Extensive engine idling.
- Driving in dusty conditions.
- Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
- More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90� F (32� C).
- Trailer towing.
- Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
- Off-road or desert operation
- If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol) fuel.

NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever comes first, and follow schedule "B" All Engines of the "Maintenance Schedules" section of this manual.

NOTE: IF ANY of these apply to you then flush and replace the engine coolant every 102,000 miles (170 000 km) or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow schedule "B" All Engines of the "Maintenance Schedules" section of this manual.

NOTE: Most vehicles are operated under the conditions listed for Schedule "B" ALL ENGINES.

Second is Schedule "A" NON TURBO. It is for vehicles that are not operated under any of the conditions listed under Schedule "B" ALL ENGINES.

Third is Schedule "A" TURBO. It is for vehicles that are not operated under any of the conditions listed under Schedule "B" ALL ENGINES.
Use the schedule that best describes your driving conditions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.

CAUTION: Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.

SCHEDULE "B" ALL ENGINES

Follow schedule "B" All Engines if you usually operate
your vehicle under one or more of the following conditions.

Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000 miles (100 000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated under one or more of the conditions.

Change the manual transaxle fluid every 48,000 miles (80 000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated under one or more of the conditions.

- Day and night temperatures are below 32� F (0� C).
- Stop and go driving.
- Extensive engine idling.
- Driving in dusty conditions.
- Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km).
- More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90� F (32� C).
- trailer towing.
- Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
- Off-road or desert operation.
- If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol) fuel.

NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first, and follow schedule "B - All
Engines" of the Maintenance Schedules.

NOTE: IF ANY of these apply to you then flush and
replace the engine coolant every 102,000 miles (170 000
km)
or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow
schedule "B - All Engines" of the Maintenance Schedules
section of this manual.

If none of these apply to you, and your vehicle is
equipped with a Non Turbo Charged Engine then
change your engine oil at every interval shown on
schedule "A" NON TURBO in the maintenance schedule
section of this manual.

If none of these apply to you, and your vehicle is
equipped with a Turbo Charged Engine change your
engine oil at every interval shown on schedule
"A" TURBO in the maintenance schedule section of this
manual.